Factors Influencing Continuance Intention for Online Consultations Among Survivors of Cancer: Grounded Theory Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Online consultation platforms have become an important component of survivorship care for patients with cancer, offering flexible access to oncology expertise between scheduled visits. However, evidence on what drives the willingness of survivors of cancer to continue using online consultations after initial adoption remains limited in China. A better understanding of continuance intention is needed to inform survivor-centered digital health strategies.

Objective

This study aimed to explore the influencing factors of continued use of online consultations among survivors of cancer in southwest China and develop a grounded theoretical model explaining continuance intention.

Methods

A grounded theory qualitative design was used. A total of 26 adult survivors o

SUBMITTER: Yao Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12824571 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature